Ponderosa Elementary School vs Village East Community Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 969 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ponderosa Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
634 students
Village East Community Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
821 students
| Measure | Ponderosa Elementary School Aurora, Colorado | Village East Community Elementary School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #837 of 993 | #851 of 993 |
| National rank | #43745 of 50,301 | #44139 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 634 | 821 |
| Enrollment | 634 | 821 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.5% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 17% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (21.8 vs 21.2).
- •Ponderosa Elementary School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Ponderosa Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 26%).
- •Village East Community Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.7% vs 71.5%).
- •Village East Community Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.1).
- •Village East Community Elementary School is the larger school with 821 students compared with 634.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ponderosa Elementary School better than Village East Community Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ponderosa Elementary School and Village East Community Elementary School?
About 969 m in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ponderosa Elementary School: 634. Village East Community Elementary School: 821. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ponderosa Elementary School and Village East Community Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Ponderosa Elementary School is 837th of 993 and Village East Community Elementary School is 851st of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).